<p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate, temporary, Finance Manager to assist them for 2-5 months. You will be responsible for following duties:</p><ul><li>Management accounts </li><li>Month-end </li><li>Ad-hoc project work </li><li>Financial analysis </li><li>Ad-hoc finance work</li><li>System - Xero</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful, temporary Finance Manager will be qualified (ACA, CA, ACCA), and have experience with full set management accounts.</p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are a growing Fin-Tech Company based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This temporary Finance Manager will be paying circa £300-£375 per day via an umbrella company, dependant on experience.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TGF1cmVuLlNoZXJpZGFuLjA0MTg2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<h2 data-start="189" data-end="212">Accounts Assistant</h2><p><strong>Office based full time - Monday - Friday (9am - 5.30pm)</strong></p><p data-start="213" data-end="295">Location: Olney, Bedfordshire</p><p data-end="295" data-start="213"><br data-start="242" / data-end="245"> <strong data-start="245" data-end="264">Salary: £28,000</strong></p><p data-end="295" data-start="213"> </p><h3 data-end="318" data-start="297">The Opportunity</h3><p data-start="319" data-end="608">This is a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team in a hands-on, varied role. 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Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuODE4NTcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half have partnered with a private equity backed, industry market leader to recruit a commercially focused Finance Business Partner. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, operationally focused business with a strong commitment to sustainability and a reputation for excellence.</p><p><strong>Job Title: </strong>Finance Business Partner<br /> <strong>Location: </strong>Bicester - Hybrid working (1-2 days onsite per week) - (covering sites across the East of England)<br /> <strong>Salary: </strong>Up to £55,000 + generous car allowance + annual bonus</p><p>Hybrid working | Stakeholder engagement | Qualified accountant</p><p><br /> The successful candidate will act as a trusted business partner to operational and engineering teams across multiple sites, delivering insightful financial analysis and driving performance improvement in this relatively easy-to-understand business environment.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with operational staff and engineering managers to drive business performance through insightful financial analysis and commercial challenge.</li><li>Produce monthly management accounts, KPIs, budgets, forecasts and investment appraisals in line with agreed timetables.</li><li>Monitor KPI performance and deliver detailed cost analysis on key variable costs including maintenance, disposal and consumables.</li><li>Work closely with the management accounting team during month-end processes, with FBPs supporting the broader financial reporting cycle.</li><li>Ensure robust financial controls, purchase order compliance and adherence to accounting standards across your designated sites.</li><li>Identify commercial risks and opportunities, working with senior management to maximise value and mitigate risk.</li><li>Occasional travel to sites across the East of England (limited travel due to work demands, typically 1-2 days per week in the office).</li></ul><p><strong><br /> The Candidate</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA preferred initially, though finalists or QBE may be considered for exceptional candidates).</li><li>Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into meaningful business insight.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills - comfortable engaging with operational teams and senior leadership.</li><li>Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and enjoys getting involved beyond just the numbers.</li><li>Comfortable working autonomously while being part of a wider FBP team (6 in total).</li><li>Previous experience in operational or manufacturing environments is advantageous.</li></ul><p><strong><br /> Culture and Benefits</strong></p><p>This is a business that values its people and offers genuine opportunities for career development. You'll be joining a supportive FBP team within a private equity backed organisation that rewards performance and provides:</p><ul><li>Competitive salary up to £55,000.</li><li>Generous car allowance.</li><li>Annual performance bonus.</li><li>Hybrid working arrangement (1-2 days per week in office, with flexibility).</li><li>Opportunity to work across multiple sites with varied operational challenges.</li><li>Supportive team environment with exposure to both finance and corporate finance functions.</li></ul><p><br /> If you're a qualified (or nearly qualified) accountant who enjoys stakeholder engagement and wants to be part of a business that values commercial insight and operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS45OTUzNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Company</strong></p><p>This is a rapidly expanding building and construction business based in Thurrock, Essex. They work with a number of clients across the hospitality, leisure and retail sector providing tailored end-to-end services covering all aspects of commercial fit-outs.</p><p>Due to this growth, they are now looking to hire a talented Finance Manager to join their team, and develop their internal finance processes.</p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><p>The Finance Manager for this growing business and construction firm based in Thurrock, will work closely with the Director, taking primary responsibility for the monthly reporting, budgets & forecasts, and commercial responsibilities. They will be involved in a number of key duties including:</p><ul><li>Ownership of WIP reporting across multiple live construction projects.</li><li>Preparation of monthly management accounts and ownership of the month-end close.</li><li>Cashflow forecasting and short- to medium-term planning.</li><li>Budget creation and tracking at both project and business level.</li><li>Oversight and support of an existing bookkeeping team.</li><li>Continuous improvement of finance systems, controls, and reporting processes.</li><li>Senior-level financial reporting to directors and shareholders.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p>The ideal candidate for this Finance Manager position, should have the following attributes:</p><ul><li>Ideally a qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA) with strong practical experience in a similar capacity.</li><li>Strong understanding and practical experience with WIP reporting.</li><li>Experience managing budgeting & forecasting processes.</li><li>Background in construction / project-based industries is advantageous.</li><li>Experience with Sage would be advantageous.</li><li>Demonstrated track record of driving process improvements and strengthening controls.</li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>£65,000 to £75,000 plus benefits including:</p><ul><li>Discretionary bonus</li><li>20 days holiday + bank holiday (extra closure over seasonal period)</li><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Opportunity for career development</li><li>Opportunity for hybrid working</li></ul><p>The salary range/rates of pay are dependent upon your experience, qualifications, and training.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGF2aWQuU2hvZ2Vsb2xhLjMyNTUyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Company</strong></p><p>This is a well-established contracts management and services business based in Greenwich (SE10). They design, build, and maintain the interior and technical systems of buildings with a focus on commercial properties, managing the end-to-end life cycle of projects.</p><p>Due to continued growth, they are looking to hire a talented Payroll Manager to join their finance team. <strong>This position will be based full-time on site in their Greenwich office.</strong></p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><p>Reporting into the Finance Director, the Payroll Manager will take sole ownership of the end-to-end payroll function within the business dealing with weekly & monthly payroll processing. They will be responsible for several key duties including:</p><ul><li>Taking sole ownership of the weekly and monthly payroll, expenses and timesheets.</li><li>Reconciling timesheets with People HR records and chasing missing or incorrect information.</li><li>Managing monthly payroll submissions, including pensions, PAYE, CIS and EPS.</li><li>Preparing annual payroll documentation such as P11Ds, P45s, P60s and vehicle reporting.</li><li>Processing employee expenses, home allowances and company credit card transactions.</li><li>Supporting new starter on boarding across payroll, finance systems and employee benefits.</li><li>Maintaining accurate data within NetSuite, including invoice entry and payment matching.</li><li>Ensuring all direct debit invoices are received and processed each month.</li><li>Assisting with month-end journals, including apprentice and internal revenue journals.</li><li>Supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc duties as required.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p>The ideal profile for this Payroll Manager position based in south east London, should have the following attributes:</p><ul><li>4+ years of experience of experience within a sole or senior payroll manager/specialist capacity.</li><li>Strong experience in owning end-to-end payroll processes (weekly and monthly)</li><li>Good knowledge around documentation such as P11Ds, P45s etc.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.</li><li>Experience supporting journals and working closely with accounting teams preferred.</li><li>Experience with NetSuite would be advantageous.</li></ul><p><strong>Salary / Package</strong></p><p>£45,000 - £53,000 + additional benefits including:</p><ul><li><strong>Full-time in office</strong></li><li>Support for training</li><li>Discretionary bonus</li><li>Vitality healthcare & dental plans</li><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Life assurance</li><li>Opportunity for hybrid working</li><li>24 days holiday + bank holidays</li></ul><p>The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGF2aWQuU2hvZ2Vsb2xhLjA4OTg1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Finance Business Partner | Real Estate | Central London (Hybrid) | £80,000 + Bonus</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are working with a large, international real estate and professional services organisation to recruit a permanent Finance Business Partner into a senior commercial role supporting their growing European operations.</p><p> </p><p>Reporting into the Finance Director, this role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of finance and real estate strategy, partnering closely with senior stakeholders across multiple European markets. You will provide commercial insight, financial challenge, and strategic support in a fast-paced, client-facing environment, helping to shape performance, inform investment decisions, and drive business growth. This is a highly visible role with influence across a complex, multi-country business, providing exposure to senior leadership and involvement in key business initiatives.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>📊</strong><strong> About the Position</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reporting into the Finance Director, you will be responsible for:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Driving robust financial management and insight across the European real estate operations through high-quality management accounts and analysis.<br /> * Partnering with senior stakeholders to assess and challenge performance across revenue, margins, headcount, pipelines, client wins and losses, debt, risks, and opportunities.<br /> * Preparing clear, concise financial summaries, report packs, and commentary to support confident decision-making at leadership level.<br /> * Acting as a key point of contact for financial queries across the European business, ensuring timely resolution.<br /> * Overseeing the monthly close process, ensuring adherence to revenue recognition policies, balance sheet governance, and internal controls.<br /> * Owning bonus and commission calculations and tracking.<br /> * Managing and refining allocation methodologies to ensure fair and transparent cost distribution across teams.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>📋</strong><strong> What We're Looking For</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).<br /> * 5-6 years' post-qualified experience in a senior finance business partnering or commercial finance role.</li><li>Experience within Real Estate is highly desirable but not essential.</li><li>Strong capability in building senior-level presentation decks with clear insight, narrative, and actionable recommendations.<br /> * Proven experience driving change, including process improvements, systems enhancements, or transformation initiatives.<br /> * Advanced modelling, forecasting, and ad-hoc analytical skills.<br /> * Confident communicator with experience partnering senior leadership across multiple geographies.<br /> * A continuous improvement mindset with an interest in automation and data improvement.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>🤝</strong><strong> Here's What's Waiting for You</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>£80,000 base salary plus bonus.<br /> * Flexible hybrid working model based in London, with the opportunity to engage regularly with European colleagues and senior stakeholders, combining remote working with office-based collaboration.<br /> * High-visibility role partnering senior stakeholders across a European real estate operation.<br /> * Exposure to complex, international operations within a well-established organisation.<br /> * Clear scope for long-term progression within a large, structured finance function.<br /> * Opportunities to work on high-profile, commercially impactful projects and initiatives across the real estate portfolio.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>💼</strong><strong> Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>This role offers a rare blend of senior-level finance business partnering and European exposure within a commercially driven real estate environment. You'll work closely with leadership teams to influence decision-making, support growth initiatives, and provide meaningful financial insight across a complex international business, making it an excellent step for an experienced Finance Business Partner seeking impact and progression.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNDI3MjIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Head of FP+A on behalf of a Global Sales business with offices in Milton Keynes.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Head of FP+A you will need to be a highly motivated leader with a proven record of steering business performance at both strategic and operational levels. You will closely with the Managing Director, senior leadership team and CFO to help drive decision making and improved performance. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Act as a key finance partner to the MD, CFO, and UK Board, shaping strategy, and defining the UK financial and controlling framework in line with global standards.</li><li>Leading the evaluation of major strategic initiatives across pricing and sales network development</li><li>Lead end-to-end performance management, driving planning, forecasting, governance, KPI setting, and profitability analysis to ensure clarity, and delivery of financial targets.</li><li>Own planning and forecasting, driving annual plans, cost control, investment appraisal, and scenario modelling to enable agile, informed decision-making.</li><li>Lead and develop a high-performing team, and drive cross-functional collaboration across UK and global finance</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant already working at a Senior Commercial level such as Commercial Finance Manager with strong experience across FP+A, leadership and commercial controlling. Previous experience within a Matrix sales organisation would be of benefit.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Head of FP+A is based in Milton Keynes and working 3 days a week in the office and offering a salary of up to £80K + Excellent Benefits</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMjgwMTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Are you an experienced Financial Controller looking for a new challenge? Would you like to work for a leading UK PE backed growing Facilities company? Do you have experience working across commercial & group finance as well as Treasury function.</p><p>As the successful candidate you will be comfortable with a fast paced changing environment and tight deadlines. You will have a strong blend of technical accounting and controls as well as confident stakeholder management capabilities.</p><p>Other key responsibilities include;</p><p>* Ownership of ledgers for four operating companies and one holding company</p><p>* Day-to-day management of finance function</p><p>* Manage core finance team</p><p>* Ownership of management reporting General Duties/Key Responsibilities:</p><p>* Produce monthly management reporting pack with variance analysis</p><p>* Support audit work for statutory accounts</p><p>* Oversee monthly payroll submission to Group</p><p>* Maintain reconciliation with operating system</p><p> </p><p>* Calculation of 13 week cash-flow submission</p><p>* Management and development of AP/AR teams</p><p>* Production of balance sheet reconciliations for five entities</p><p>* Preparation of annual budget</p><p>* Develop and maintain necessary controls, policies and procedures to ensure effective and efficient financial management</p><p>In return we offer a great salary and benefits package and the chance to grow your career within a growing PE backed environment.</p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UGhpbGlwLkJvZGVuLjM2MTY3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half are exclusively partnering with growing company to recruit a Tax Manager. Based in London with hybrid working model.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Tax Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Manage global and international tax filings (CT600, CFC, CIR, Hybrid Mismatch).</li><li>Manage R&D tax claims and ensure compliance with transfer pricing regulations.</li><li>Handle tax audits, inquiries, and liaise with tax authorities.</li><li>Collaborate with HMRC, legal, HR, and other departments on tax policy updates.</li><li>Advise on employee tax matters (PSA, BIK, status assessments) and support payroll.</li><li>Review VAT returns and coordinate related tasks (groupings, capital goods, R&D credits).</li><li>Monitor tax legislation changes and their impact on the business.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Tax Advisory</strong></p><ul><li>Advise on tax strategy, structuring, governance, M&A, and employee benefits.</li><li>Proactively manage emerging tax risks and opportunities.</li><li>Lead tax due diligence for transactions.</li><li>Coordinate with cross-functional teams on advisory projects.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Ideal Profile:</strong></p><ul><li>CTA or equivalent or ACA/ACCA with tax experience</li><li>Technical corporation, employment and value added tax knowledge</li><li>Experience with or understanding of R&D tax claim</li><li>An understanding of tax accounting</li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TW9sbGllLkRlbmVlZmVQb3J0ZXIuMzc3NTEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Financial Controller</strong></p><p><strong>Construction Business | Central London (5 days office-based)</strong></p><p>Robert Half is partnerting with a growing <strong>construction business</strong> operating across London is seeking a <strong>hands-on Financial Controller</strong> to take full ownership of the day-to-day finance function.</p><p>This is a <strong>highly visible, operational role</strong>, working closely with senior leadership, commercial (QS) teams and site teams. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening month-end reporting, tightening controls, and providing clear financial insight to support decision-making across live projects.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><p><strong>Subcontractor Payments & CIS</strong></p><ul><li><p>End-to-end management of subcontractor payments</p></li><li><p>Reconciliation of subcontractor liabilities against the liabilities schedule</p></li><li><p>Review and validation of subcontractor documentation for accuracy and compliance</p></li><li><p>Checking payment certificates, ensuring correct treatment of retentions, discounts, and CIS splits</p></li><li><p>Posting subcontractor costs and certificates into Eque2</p></li><li><p>Logging, managing, and reporting CIS payments</p></li><li><p>Processing payment runs in Sage and uploading to the bank for approval</p></li></ul><p><strong>Team & Process Oversight</strong></p><ul><li><p>Day-to-day management of a finance team member, ensuring weekly and monthly tasks are completed accurately and on time</p></li><li><p>Maintaining strong financial controls, processes, and reporting discipline</p></li><li><p>Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and visibility across the finance function</p></li></ul><h3>Working Pattern</h3><ul><li><p><strong>Fully office-based role, 5 days per week (Monday-Friday)</strong></p></li><li><p>Candidates must be comfortable working on-site due to the hands-on nature of the role and close collaboration with operational and commercial teams</p></li></ul><h3>Ideal Candidate Profile</h3><ul><li><p><strong>QBE or professionally qualified</strong> (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)</p></li><li><p>Strong experience within <strong>construction finance</strong></p></li><li><p>Confident user of <strong>Eque2 and Sage</strong></p></li><li><p>Solid understanding of <strong>CIS, subcontractor accounting, CVR, and project cost control</strong></p></li><li><p>Hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a growing SME environment</p></li></ul><h3>Why Join?</h3><ul><li><p>High-impact role with genuine ownership and autonomy</p></li><li><p>Close exposure to senior management and commercial decision-making</p></li><li><p>Opportunity to professionalise and improve finance processes</p></li><li><p>Growing business with scope for the role to evolve over time</p></li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi45NTc0My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are working for a world class institution to recruit for Head of Management Accounts based in Bedfordshire</p><p><strong>Salary between £55-65k</strong></p><p>Generous benefits are:</p><ul><li>Life Cover</li><li>Access to a wide range of discounts</li><li>Recognition awards</li><li>Healthcare cashback plans</li><li>Generous holiday benefits</li><li>Contributory pension schemes - 10%!</li><li>Attractive family friendly policies; maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, flexible working.</li><li>Access to a variety of employee assistance support services.</li></ul><p>Reporting to the UK Financial Controller, this is an opportunity to lead the UK's management accounts Function, taking responsibility for 3 staff. The company operates the UK, US, France, Germany Finland trading entities with revenues of c.£40m and c.600 employees.</p><p><strong>Roles and responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Meeting all weekly, monthly and year-end internal reporting deadlines</li><li>Maintaining, improving and controlling the quality of the management accounts</li><li>Delivering accurate and timely financial reporting</li><li>Responsible for the management and development of the management accounting team (3 direct reports)</li><li>Accountable for the compliance of financial statements with Group Accounting policies, IFRS and relevant tax law</li><li>Preparation of subsidiary accounts for external reporting</li><li>Ongoing Balance Sheet control and review</li><li>Continually improving financial processes, including system improvements. Devising and implementing change across the business to drive efficiency</li><li>To provide ad-hoc business finance partnering to operations and group.</li><li>Supporting annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting process</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Person Specification</strong></p><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent with the key skills</li></ul><p><strong>Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Team management</li></ul><p><strong>Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Strong technical accounting background</li><li>Advanced Excel skills</li><li>Management and leadership skills</li><li>Solid communication and presentation skills</li><li>Excellent relationship building skills</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuMzI1NTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Financial Controller - Permanent role</strong></p><p><strong>West London, Office-based (5 days)</strong></p><p><strong>£80,000 - £90,000 (No bonus)</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a high-growth, international software business operating in highly regulated, complex markets to recruit a Financial Controller for their London-based finance team.</p><p>This is a hands-on controllership role within a multi-entity, multinational environment, offering exposure to a fast-scaling organisation with ongoing acquisition activity and meaningful change across EMEA.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The role</strong></p><p>You will take ownership of end-to-end financial reporting and control across several legal entities. The role blends technical accounting, operational finance, audit management and commercial partnering, with scope to help shape and strengthen a growing finance function.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Leading month-end, half-year and year-end close processes across multiple entities</li><li>Producing statutory accounts and ensuring compliance with IFRS and local regulations</li><li>Maintaining robust financial controls, governance and balance sheet integrity</li><li>Acting as the primary point of contact for external audit</li><li>Managing multi-entity, multi-currency reporting, intercompany and FX processes</li><li>Partnering with stakeholders on budgeting, forecasting, cashflow and financial insight</li><li>Driving process improvement, standardisation and automation initiatives</li><li>Managing and developing a small team, with scope to grow headcount over time</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About you</strong></p><ul><li>ACA qualified (must be practice/audit trained) with minimum 2-3 years' post-qualification experience in industry</li><li>Strong technical accounting background with excellent financial control and reporting capability</li><li>Experience working in a large, complex, multi-entity and multinational environment (listed exposure beneficial)</li><li>Commercially astute, comfortable working with senior stakeholders outside of finance</li><li>Evidence of process improvement, project work or automation mindset</li><li>Prior people management experience beneficial but not essential</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Package & benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Salary £80,000 - £90,000 (depending on experience)</li><li>9% employer pension contribution</li><li>25 days' annual leave</li><li>Office-based perks including regular events and wellbeing initiatives</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TGF1cmVuLlByZXNzbWFuLjI2NDQwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for immediate, temporary, Finance Business Partner to assist them for 12 months. You be will be responsible for following duties:</p><ul><li>Improving the business's understanding of its performance through targeted financial analysis and insight, linking financial data to support and challenge the business strategy</li><li>Improving visibility of financial performance across business service offerings by developing and delivering management information and reporting dashboards, providing both quantitative data and qualitative insight and recommendations to stakeholders</li><li>Presenting data and insight in a compelling way to members of the Senior Management Team to enable the best strategic decisions to be taken and challenge those already taken</li><li>Challenging current ways of working, driving efficiencies and cost savings to ensure key operational, commercial and financial targets are delivered</li><li>Advising senior stakeholders on emerging risks and opportunities</li><li>Understanding, articulating and measuring the key cost drivers of the business</li><li>Building strong working relationships and active partnerships with management and teams across the business</li><li>Collaborating with colleagues across the business to identify and realise opportunities for efficiency and process improvement.</li><li>Provide technical accounting support for non-routine transactions</li><li>Support the preparation of group forecasts, providing critical feedback and challenge to the team</li><li>Maintain a group financial view of performance across the private operating structures</li><li>Identify financial and operational risks within the team and across current processes and procedures, making recommendations for improvement to senior finance</li><li>Support the formal review of monthly management accounts across the private groups, providing live feedback and support to the team during month-end</li><li>Assist with high level audit queries, working with audit partners and providing technical support back to the team during the audit season and year-end statutory reporting processes</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful, temporary Finance Business Partner will be qualified (Eg. ACA, ACCA or CIMA) and have 5+ years experience within a similar business partnering role.</p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are a leading Construction Company based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.</p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>The temporary Finance Business Partner role will be paying circa £90,000 - £95,000 per annum, dependant on experience.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TmF0aGFuLk1vd2F0dC43ODYzMS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Finance Business Partner | Real Estate | Central London (Hybrid) | £55,000-£60,000 | Permanent Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are recruiting for a Finance Business Partner to join a large, international real estate and professional services business on a permanent basis, based in Central London. This is a commercially focused role offering the chance to partner closely with senior stakeholders, support financial decision-making, and drive performance across multiple business streams.</p><p> </p><p>The organisation operates across the UK and internationally, delivering high-value real estate and professional services solutions. With a focus on growth and operational excellence, the business provides a dynamic and collaborative environment, where finance plays a central role in shaping strategy and outcomes.</p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position</strong></p><p><br /> Reporting into the Finance Director, you will play a key role in supporting the business through:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Conducting regular P&L reviews and managing costs across business areas.</li><li>Leading fee forecasting, revenue management, and accrual processes.</li><li>Supporting budgeting and forecasting, providing timely insights to drive decision-making.</li><li>Overseeing disbursement processes and ensuring financial controls are maintained.</li><li>Managing finances for Turnkey operations and reviewing labour allocations and salary sheets.</li><li>Leading ad-hoc projects and continuous improvement initiatives.</li><li>Building effective relationships with stakeholders and internal teams, anticipating and responding to commercial and financial needs.</li><li>Supporting change initiatives driven by growth and operational priorities.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Newly or nearly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) - ideally close to completing your qualification.</li><li>Previous experience in finance business partnering or commercial finance roles; experience managing a small team is desirable but not essential.</li><li>Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial analysis.</li><li>Advanced Excel and systems skills, with the ability to analyse and present financial information clearly.</li><li>Commercial acumen with a track record of contributing to business decision-making.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills, confident liaising with senior management and stakeholders.</li><li>Self-starter with attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>Here's What's Waiting for You</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>A highly visible, senior-facing finance business partnering role within a fast-moving, international real estate environment.</li><li>Direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence key commercial and strategic decisions.</li><li>Responsibility for shaping financial performance across multiple business streams and providing insight that drives growth.</li><li>The chance to take ownership of projects, lead change initiatives, and make a real impact on the business.</li><li>A collaborative, dynamic working environment where you can develop your commercial acumen and career progression opportunities.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p><br /> This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded accountant to take ownership of finance business partnering responsibilities in a highly visible, senior-facing role. You'll work closely with leadership teams, provide financial insight to support growth and operational excellence, and have the chance to develop into more senior finance roles within a large, structured business.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNTg0NzguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-end="261" data-start="166"><strong data-end="261" data-start="169">Interim Financial Controller - SME | 3-6 Months | £350/day (Inside IR35) | Mostly Remote</strong></p><p data-start="263" data-end="457">We're supporting a fast-growing <strong data-end="338" data-start="295">luxury product business (~£5m turnover)</strong> looking for a <strong data-start="353" data-end="394">hands-on Interim Financial Controller</strong> to come in and take full ownership of finance.</p><p data-end="621" data-start="459">This is a true SME FC role - ideal for someone who enjoys improving processes, tightening controls, and delivering commercial insight, not just reporting numbers.</p><h3 data-end="829" data-start="814">🔧 The Role</h3><p data-start="830" data-end="900">You'll take responsibility for the entire finance function, including:</p><ul data-start="902" data-end="1285"><li data-end="951" data-start="902"><p data-end="951" data-start="904">Owning and accelerating the <strong data-start="932" data-end="951">month-end close</strong></p></li><li data-end="1009" data-start="952"><p data-start="954" data-end="1009">Improving processes, controls and reporting structure</p></li><li data-end="1079" data-start="1010"><p data-start="1012" data-end="1079">Producing meaningful <strong data-start="1033" data-end="1079">management accounts, analysis & commentary</strong></p></li><li data-end="1117" data-start="1080"><p data-start="1082" data-end="1117">Cashflow, forecasting and budgeting</p></li><li data-start="1118" data-end="1164"><p data-end="1164" data-start="1120">Business partnering with senior stakeholders</p></li><li data-end="1225" data-start="1165"><p data-start="1167" data-end="1225">Reviewing systems, data flows and automation opportunities</p></li><li data-end="1285" data-start="1226"><p data-start="1228" data-end="1285">Being the "go-to" for everything finance in a growing SME</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="1305" data-start="1287">👤 The Profile</h3><p data-start="1306" data-end="1339">We're looking for someone who is:</p><ul data-start="1341" data-end="1657"><li data-start="1341" data-end="1414"><p data-start="1343" data-end="1414"><strong data-end="1367" data-start="1343">ACA / ACCA qualified</strong> (ideally trained in practice, now in industry)</p></li><li data-end="1414" data-start="1341"><strong>MUST HAVE BUSINESS CENTRAL</strong></li><li data-end="1448" data-start="1415"><p data-start="1417" data-end="1448">A strong SME all-rounder FC</p></li><li data-end="1501" data-start="1449"><p data-start="1451" data-end="1501">Comfortable rolling sleeves up, not just reviewing</p></li><li data-start="1502" data-end="1540"><p data-start="1504" data-end="1540">Commercial, analytical and pragmatic</p></li><li data-end="1605" data-start="1541"><p data-start="1543" data-end="1605">Experienced in improving close timelines and reporting quality</p></li><li data-start="1606" data-end="1657"><p data-start="1608" data-end="1657">Happy in an interim, delivery-focused environment</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="1682" data-start="1659">📍 Location / Setup</h3><ul data-end="1845" data-start="1683"><li data-end="1701" data-start="1683"><p data-end="1701" data-start="1685"><strong data-start="1685" data-end="1701">Fully remote</strong></p></li><li data-start="1702" data-end="1758"><p data-end="1758" data-start="1704">Office visit roughly <strong data-start="1725" data-end="1758">once a month / once a quarter</strong></p></li><li data-start="1759" data-end="1845"><p data-end="1845" data-start="1761">Candidates ideally based around <strong data-end="1823" data-start="1793">Berkshire / Surrey borders</strong> for occasional travel to office.</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="1861" data-start="1847">💷 Package</h3><ul data-start="1862" data-end="1950"><li data-end="1880" data-start="1862"><p data-start="1864" data-end="1880"><strong data-end="1880" data-start="1864">£350 per day</strong></p></li><li data-start="1881" data-end="1898"><p data-start="1883" data-end="1898"><strong data-end="1898" data-start="1883">Inside IR35</strong></p></li><li data-end="1950" data-start="1899"><p data-end="1950" data-start="1901"><strong data-end="1925" data-start="1901">3-6 month assignment</strong> with potential extension</p></li></ul><p data-start="1952" data-end="2068">If you're an interim FC who enjoys fixing, building and adding value quickly in an SME, this is a great opportunity.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UGV0ZS5SaWNoYXJkcy40MTA2Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Are you an experienced senior Finance Leader looking for a new challenge? Would you like to work for a Private Equity backed Healthcare organisation based in South East London? Do you have experience within a group capacity being both strategic and hands on?</p><p>As the successful candidate you will ideally be Audit trained, have 10 years PQ exposure and be happy to be in the office 5 days a week.</p><p>Other key responsibilities include;</p><p>* Set and enforce clear deadlines, service-level expectations, and accuracy standards.</p><p>* Build a culture of ownership and pro-activeness and a pride in demonstrating continuous improvement within finance.</p><p>* Build strong cross functional relationships and a create a close collaborative culture between finance and other areas of the Group</p><p>* Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial accounts across all Group entities</p><p>* Report directly to the CFO and Board of Directors on the company's financial performance</p><p>* Maintain robust cashflow forecasting at group level.</p><p>* Monitor working capital requirements and take proactive steps to protect liquidity.</p><p>* Oversee bank relationships, mandates and treasury controls.</p><p>* Ensure Audit Ready balance sheet management, including robust reconciliations for payroll, accruals and inter-company transactions.</p><p>* Ensure payroll reconciliations are accurate, including holiday accruals, NI, pension, PAYE and other deductions. Identify payroll discrepancies, analyse trends and implement process controls.</p><p>In we return we offer a competitive salary ad benefits package and the opportunity to enter into a PE backed growing organisation with a strong balance sheet. </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UGhpbGlwLkJvZGVuLjUzMDc3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Accounts Payable Analyst - Bedfordshire</strong></p><p>Robert Half are working in partnership with a world-class organisation to recruit an Accounts Payable Analyst based in Bedfordshire.</p><p><strong>Salary between £30-35k</strong></p><p>Generous benefits are:</p><ul><li>Life Cover</li><li>Access to a wide range of discounts</li><li>Recognition awards</li><li>Healthcare cashback plans</li><li>Generous holiday benefits</li><li>Contributory pension schemes - 10%!</li><li>Attractive family friendly policies; maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, flexible working.</li><li>Access to a variety of employee assistance support services.</li></ul><p data-end="187" data-start="142"> </p><p data-end="187" data-start="142">We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented finance professional to manage the accounts payable function, ensuring accurate invoice processing, timely payments, and comprehensive reporting. You will work closely with internal teams and external suppliers, resolve queries, and support cash flow management, while contributing to process improvements within the AP function.</p><p data-end="754" data-start="705"><strong data-end="722" data-start="705">Reporting to:</strong> Head of Transactional Finance</p><p data-end="783" data-start="756"><strong data-end="781" data-start="756">Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and analyse monthly AP balances and reconciliations</li><li>Generate and verify balance sheet reconciliations for supplier accounts</li><li>Assist in defining KPIs for the Purchase-to-Pay process and report departmental performance</li><li>Monitor late payments and resolve underlying issues</li><li>Process invoices efficiently and manage any invoice holds</li><li>Analyse and reconcile employee expenses and company credit card activity</li><li>Manage petty cash and ad-hoc bookkeeping tasks</li><li>Support key change initiatives and continuous improvement within AP</li><li>Provide ad-hoc reporting to line managers and stakeholders</li><li>Provide cover for other members of the Transactions Team as required</li></ul><p data-start="1475" data-end="1501"><strong data-start="1475" data-end="1499">Skills & Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience working within an Accounts Payable function</li><li>Proficiency with accounting software and Excel</li><li>Experience producing AP reports and dashboards</li><li>Knowledge of balance sheet reconciliations (desirable)</li><li>Strong organisational, analytical, and multitasking skills</li><li>Clear verbal and written communication with colleagues, management, and suppliers</li></ul><p data-end="1898" data-start="1872"><strong data-end="1896" data-start="1872">Personal Attributes:</strong></p><ul><li>Proactive, inquisitive, and action-oriented</li><li>Excellent attention to detail</li><li>Collaborative team player</li><li>Adheres to health and safety practices</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNTE5ODcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Are you a seasoned and experienced senior Finance Professional looking for a new challenge? Would you like to work for a well established Asset Management firm based in London's West End? Are you both strategic and hands on, with experience managing stakeholders at all levels?</p><p>As the successful candidate you will be able to roll your sleeves up, be in the detail and embrace being in the weeds of the company's numbers. You will also have access and offer strategic finance guidance to Director level stakeholders which makes this role varied and exciting.</p><p>Other key Responsibilities include;</p><p>* Preparation of monthly management accounts and supporting schedules</p><p>* Quarterly reporting including variance analysis vs budget, revenue and cost analysis & balance sheet reconciliations</p><p>* Ongoing data reporting and analysis</p><p>* Oversight of monthly payroll</p><p>* Annual bonus, pay review, P11D and PSA processes</p><p>* Preparation and review of quarterly VAT returns as part of the group VAT process</p><p>* Partial exemption calculations and reconciliations</p><p>* Preparation of tax schedules for annual partnership tax returns</p><p>* Liaison with tax advisers and partners Regulatory & Statutory Reporting</p><p>* Oversight of FCA regulatory reporting</p><p>* Lead role in the annual and half-year budget process</p><p>* Preparation of annual statutory financial statements</p><p>* Preparation of detailed audit schedules and responses</p><p> </p><p>In return we offer a great salary and benefits package, hybrid working policy and the chance to work for growing stable company with a brilliant culture of collaboration and stability.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UGhpbGlwLkJvZGVuLjU4NzgzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a high-growth, private equity-backed organisation to appoint a Group Financial Controller. This is a critical leadership role within a complex, multi-site business operating on a significant scale, with an active M&A strategy and a clear medium-term value creation plan.</p><p>Reporting directly to the CFO, you will act as a senior finance leader with end-to-end responsibility for group controllership, financial governance, and integration of acquisitions across a large operational footprint.</p><p> <strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Lead all group financial control, including month-end, statutory reporting, balance sheet ownership, and audit</li><li>Operate as a key finance partner to the PE investors, delivering high-quality reporting, insight, and governance</li><li>Oversee finance operations across 50+ sites/units, ensuring consistency, controls, and scalability</li><li>Own cashflow, working capital, treasury, and covenant reporting</li><li>Play a central role in mergers & acquisitions, including due diligence, integration, and post-acquisition optimisation</li><li>Build, lead, and develop a high-performing, multi-layered finance team</li><li>Support value creation initiatives, systems improvement, and exit readiness</li></ul><p> <strong>Required Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)</li><li>Proven experience in a private equity-backed environment</li><li>Senior finance leadership experience within a multi-site business (50+ units essential)</li><li>Strong track record of M&A exposure, including integration of acquired businesses</li><li>Comfortable operating in fast-paced, change-driven environments with high stakeholder visibility</li><li>Commercially astute, hands-on, and able to balance strategic leadership with operational detail</li></ul><p> <strong>Package</strong></p><ul><li>£100,000 - £125,000 base salary</li><li>Meaningful equity participation</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Opportunity to play a key role in a value creation and exit journey</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpLkNhbXBiZWxsLjQ4MzU4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Finance Business Partner | Global Reinsurance Brokerage | Central London (Hybrid) | £90,000 - £95,000 | Permanent Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are working with a leading global reinsurance brokerage and advisory firm operating at the heart of the insurance and reinsurance market. Known for combining deep sector expertise with advanced analytics and advisory capability, the business supports clients worldwide in navigating complexity and making confident, data-driven decisions.</p><p>Following continued growth, the business has created a Finance Business Partner role to support a significant £250m division. This is a highly visible, commercially focused position, partnering closely with Divisional CEOs, Operations Directors, and revenue-generating teams across the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working with senior stakeholders, adding commercial insight, and operating in a complex, regulated environment.</p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position</strong></p><p>Reporting to a senior finance leader, you'll be responsible for:</p><ul><li>Acting as Finance Business Partner to a £250m division, working closely with Divisional CEOs, Operations Directors, brokerage teams, production and sales leaders.<br /> * Delivering high-quality financial analysis, insight, and modelling to support strategic and operational decision-making.<br /> * Leading and supporting the month-end close process, producing management accounts, variance analysis, and clear, concise commentary for senior stakeholders.<br /> * Challenging performance and partnering with the business to drive profitability, growth initiatives, and cost management.<br /> * Supporting annual budgeting, forecasting, and reforecasting processes, including overhead allocation.<br /> * Working with complex and at times messy data sets, applying judgement and rigour to deliver meaningful commercial insight.<br /> * Embedding strong financial control and governance within business processes while maintaining a commercial mindset.<br /> * Contributing to change initiatives, including system improvements and enhancements to reporting and finance processes.<br /> * Supporting and developing colleagues, ensuring a high standard of service delivery across the finance function.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What we're looking for</strong></p><ul><li>ACA or CA qualified, trained in audit and with a strong grounding in financial controls earlier in your career, now operating in a commercial finance or business partnering environment.<br /> * Proven experience partnering senior non-finance stakeholders within a large, complex, matrix organisation.<br /> * Strong commercial awareness, with the confidence to challenge, influence, and support decision-making at senior level.<br /> * Comfortable working with imperfect or messy data, balancing commercial insight with financial discipline.<br /> * Experience partnering revenue-generating teams such as sales, brokerage, production or operations is highly desirable.<br /> * Background in insurance, reinsurance, or financial services is advantageous but not essential.<br /> * Proactive, resilient, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.<br /> * Strong communication skills, able to convey key messages clearly and concisely.<br /> * Good awareness of financial controls and operating within a regulated environment.</li></ul><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>Here's what's waiting for you</strong></p><ul><li>Salary of £90,000 - £95,000 depending on experience.<br /> * Bonus of 10-15% linked to individual and business performance.<br /> * Hybrid working model - 3 days per week in a Central London office.<br /> * Minimum of 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional days.<br /> * Competitive pension scheme, life assurance, and income protection.<br /> * Private medical insurance or health cash plan.<br /> * Access to share plans, volunteering days, discounted gym membership, season ticket loan, and a wide range of additional benefits.<br /> * A highly visible role with genuine exposure to senior leadership.</li></ul><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why this role could be your next move</strong></p><p>This role is ideally suited to an established commercial finance professional who trained in audit and built a strong controls mindset earlier in their career, and who has since moved into a senior finance business partnering role. You'll operate at the centre of the business, working closely with Divisional CEOs and operational leaders, influencing decisions across a sizeable £250m division.</p><p>The position offers genuine commercial exposure, senior stakeholder interaction, and the opportunity to shape financial performance in a complex, regulated environment - while still valuing the discipline and rigour that comes from an audit-trained background. For someone already operating in commercial finance and looking to step into a higher-impact, more visible role with greater scale and influence, this represents a compelling next move within a global reinsurance brokerage.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMjU4NzkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-start="214" data-end="403">Robert Half are exclusively partnering with a large, complex organisation based in Bracknell to recruit a senior finance leader into a newly defined Head of FP&A role.</p><p data-start="405" data-end="493">Bracknell (hybrid working)<br data-start="431" data-end="434" /> £70,000 - £85,000 + strong benefits<br / data-end="472" data-start="469"> Permanent | Full-time</p><p data-end="573" data-start="495"><strong>The Opportunity</strong><br data-end="513" / data-start="510"> This is a high-impact role with genuine strategic influence. The Head of FP&A will sit at the heart of the organisation, leading financial planning, insight and commercial decision support at scale. Working closely with senior leadership, this role will shape long-term planning, support major investment decisions and help drive sustainable financial performance.</p><p data-end="990" data-start="880">This is not a traditional reporting-led FP&A role - it's about commercial judgement, leadership and influence.</p><p data-start="992" data-end="1599"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong><br data-start="1012" / data-end="1015"> Lead and develop a sizeable FP&A and business partnering function (circa 30 people)<br data-start="1098" / data-end="1101"> Own annual budgeting, forecasting and multi-year financial planning<br data-start="1168" data-end="1171" /> Deliver high-quality insight and narrative to senior leadership and governance forums<br / data-end="1259" data-start="1256"> Act as a commercial advisor on business cases, investment decisions and new initiatives<br data-start="1346" / data-end="1349"> Build and review complex financial models and scenario planning<br data-start="1412" / data-end="1415"> Drive process improvement, automation and smarter reporting<br data-start="1474" / data-end="1477"> Influence non-finance stakeholders and embed financial accountability<br / data-end="1549" data-start="1546"> Deputise for the Director of Finance when required</p><p data-end="2107" data-start="1601"><strong>Candidate Profile</strong><br data-start="1618" data-end="1621" /> Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CIPFA)<br data-start="1675" data-end="1678" /> Senior FP&A / commercial finance leadership experience within a large, complex organisation<br data-start="1769" data-end="1772" /> Strong commercial modelling and strategic decision-support capability<br data-end="1844" / data-start="1841"> Gravitas and confidence operating at executive level<br data-start="1896" / data-end="1899"> Proven experience leading and developing large finance teams<br data-start="1959" / data-end="1962"> Experience within a not-for-profit or values-led organisation would be advantageous<br data-end="2048" / data-start="2045"> Comfortable operating in a changing, fast-paced environment</p><p data-end="2346" data-start="2109"><strong>Why Apply?</strong><br / data-end="2122" data-start="2119"> True strategic remit with senior leadership exposure<br data-start="2174" data-end="2177" /> Leadership of a large, capable FP&A function<br data-end="2224" / data-start="2221"> Complex, high-value decision-making<br data-start="2259" / data-end="2262"> Hybrid working from a Bracknell base<br data-start="2298" data-end="2301" /> £70,000 - £85,000 salary with strong benefits including enhanced pension contribution</p><p data-start="2348" data-end="2492">This role is being managed exclusively by Robert Half. For a confidential discussion and access to the full brief, please apply or get in touch.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuNTYyODcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Duties are as follows:</strong></p><p>* Preparing income statements, balance sheets and other financial documents</p><p>* Maintain cashbooks, purchase and sales ledgers</p><p>* Preparation of payments and bank transfers to creditors and other payments arising.</p><p>* Dealing with credit control queries</p><p>* Assist in budgeting, forecasting and royalties processing</p><p>* Preparation of monthly reconciliations for P+L and BS</p><p>* Completing work for the annual external audits with support from the Finance manager.</p><p>* Creating and maintaining PowerBI reports analysing the company's performance which will support department heads in vital decision making.</p><p>* Preparation of monthly management accounts</p><p>* Supporting the Finance Director and Finance Manager on any ad hoc reporting or projects as they arise from time to time</p><p> </p><p><strong data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">What they will offer:</strong><br /><strong>Salary</strong>: up to £53,000 (depending on experience) + Full Study Support if required (ACCA,ACA or CIMA)<br /><strong>Hybrid Working</strong>: Mon - Thur office based - Friday WFH<br /><strong>Flexi Hours</strong>: 9am - 5:30pm<br /><strong>Holiday:</strong> 25 days + Bank Holidays + 3 day closure during Christmas<br /><strong>Additional Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>Friday summer finishes</li><li>Subsidised office canteen</li><li>Up to 40% employee discount </li><li>£350 towards music event tickets </li><li>Private medical & dental insurance</li><li>10% pension contribution</li><li>Modern office space with rooftop terrace and bar</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/VGFpamEuQnJ5YW4uNzM2MzMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is recruiting for an Accounts Payable Assistant for our client in Watford , on an interim basis for an initial period of 3 months which could extend. </p><p> </p><p>The position of Accounts Payable Assistant requires the following; </p><ul><li>Must be extremely self-sufficient, this interim position is to cover the Year end busy period. </li><li>High volume invoice processing background</li><li>Bank reconciliations experience desirable</li><li>In depth knowledge of the Purchase Ledger / Accounts payable process</li><li>Ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines</li><li>Agresso preferred / Dynamics 365 experience will also be considered</li><li>General Microsoft office skills, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint </li></ul><p><br />The position of Accounts Payable Assistant is an important hire to begin right away. </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/amFtZXMuZWxsaXMuMzg5NDUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Finance Business Partner on behalf of a specialist Defence Business with offices in Luton.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Finance Business Partner you will take responsibility for financial insight, analysis and operational information for commercial teams to support cost scenarios and WIP improvement. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Partner with operational and commercial teams to provide financial insight and challenge to drive performance.</li><li>Prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and commentary.</li><li>Lead the budgeting and forecasting process for assigned business areas.</li><li>Support cost centre owners with financial planning and control.</li><li>Analyse product costing, margin performance, and profitability.</li><li>Provide financial modelling and scenario analysis to support business cases and investment decisions.</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and corporate policies.</li><li>Assist with year-end audit and statutory reporting requirements.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial reporting and efficiency.</li><li>Support the implementation and optimisation of ERP and reporting systems.</li><li>Act as a key finance contact for cross-functional projects and initiatives.</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will ideally be a Qualified Accountant although studying and QBE will also be considered should you have significant relevant management accounting and commercial accounting experience across manufacturing and project based organisations. The role requires the individual to work from the office 5 days a week and also because of the nature of the business also requires British Nationals ONLY</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Finance Business Partner based in Luton is paying up to £55K Depending on experience.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNjE2NzcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a well-established international distribution business to recruit a Finance Business Partner into a high-impact, commercially focused role. This position will sit at the heart of the organisation, working closely with senior leadership and operational teams to drive performance, improve decision-making, and support strategic growth.</p><p> </p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys operating as a true business partner rather than a purely reporting-focused finance role.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As Finance Business Partner, you will act as a key link between finance, operations, and senior stakeholders. You will provide insight-led analysis, lead planning and forecasting activities, and support commercial decision-making across the business.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Monthly sales, margin, and KPI reporting (financial and non-financial)</li><li>Real-time sales performance analysis and insight</li><li>Supply chain and stock accounting, including valuation, rebates, and provisioning</li><li>Monitoring purchasing performance against sales, stock levels, and supplier agreements</li><li>Supporting senior leadership in commercial negotiations with suppliers</li><li>Calculation and review of commission and remuneration structures</li><li>Ownership of key provisions, including bonuses, rebates, stock, bad debts, and customer-related provisions</li><li>Annual budgeting and in-year forecasting, including cash flow forecasting</li><li>Financial modelling and appraisal of ad hoc business opportunities</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)</li><li>Strong commercial and analytical mindset with the ability to turn data into insight</li><li>Confident communicator, able to influence non-finance and senior stakeholders</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems</li><li>Exposure to BI and reporting tools such as Power BI</li><li>Strong understanding of operational drivers and how they impact financial performance</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Salary of £60,000 - £70,000 depending on experience</li><li>Hybrid working (3 days on site, 2 from home)</li><li>High-visibility role with genuine influence on business performance</li><li>Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership in a commercially driven environment</li></ul><p> </p><p>If you're looking for a Finance Business Partner role where you can add real value beyond the numbers, this opportunity is well worth exploring.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpLkNhbXBiZWxsLjk3ODc2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
